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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.90, 731.85 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.90, 731.85 and 325.62 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.90 : 731.85 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.90/731.85 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.90x = 731.85 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.90x = 238,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,305.00/486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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